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Scientist Hilariously Answers What Would Happen If Everybody On Earth Jumped At The Same Time

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put a toaster in a freezer? Would it work? And what if you built a staircase that goes all the way to space, how long would it take to climb it? It’s safe to say that all kinds of weird questions cross our mind once in a while, but is there anyone out there to answer them? Luckily, we have Randall Munroe, a cartoonist and scientist who answers all kinds of random questions in his blog called ‘What If?’. Recently, he answered a rather popular question ‘What would happen in everybody on earth jumped at the same time?’.

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Randall Munroe is an American cartoonist and scientist behind the webcomic called XKCD

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A good way to estimate, if you're interested, is to try and measure the barest amount of floor space you take up. Then take measurements of other people you know and average the results. Multiply that average by 7.5 billion (at least) and then compare that with the total land area RI is estimated to occupy.